The Mysteries of Udolpho Women and Femininity Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

In person, Emily resembled her mother, having the same elegant symmetry of form, the same delicacy of features, the same blue eyes, full of tender sweetness. (1.1.13)

Yeah, Em plays the part of the eyelash-batting lady pretty effortlessly. But there's a lot going on underneath that sweet mug of hers that'll come in handy when she's underestimated.

Quote #2

She spoke not; her cheek was cold, and her senses seemed to fail her, but she did not faint. (1.13.46)

Glory be, Em resists the overwhelming urge to faint! Saying no to Valancourt's elopement scheme is a new step toward being the kind of woman she wants to be—one who exercises good judgment.

Quote #3

"Astonishing!" exclaimed Montoni: "this is beyond even my expectation, though I have hitherto done justice to the caprice of the sex!" (2.3.57)

That's a burn. It looks like Montoni has a pretty low opinion of the fairer sex, not helped by his tendency to treat them like chattel.